Pelikan

OVERVIEW

Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) are a genus of large water birds that makes up the family Pelecanidae. They are characterised by a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water from the scooped up contents before swallowing.

They have predominantly pale plumage, the exceptions being the brown and Peruvian pelicans. The bills, pouches and bare facial skin of all species become brightly coloured before the breeding season.

Fact & INFO

Class :
Aves

Orde:
Pelecaniformes

Family :
Pelecanidae

Species :
Pelecanus

Genus:
Pelecanus onocrotalus

Reproduction :

Mating takes place immediately after getting the couple and continued for 3 to 10 days before the egg is removed